Heavenly Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles Recipe for Sweet Bliss
Chocolate lovers swoon over these decadent salted caramel fudge truffles that melt effortlessly on your tongue.
Rich cocoa blends perfectly with buttery caramel in this irresistible treat.
Each truffle offers a luxurious balance of sweet and salty flavors that dance across your palate.
Crafted with premium ingredients, these little bites of heaven require minimal effort but deliver maximum indulgence.
Silky smooth textures combine with deep caramel undertones, creating a dessert that feels both elegant and comforting.
Simple yet sophisticated, these truffles promise to elevate any gathering or quiet moment of personal indulgence.
Prepare to experience pure dessert magic that will leave you craving more.
How to Make Soft and Rich Salted Caramel Truffles
Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl by pouring simmering cream and letting it sit. Whisk until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth, creating a rich ganache base.
Incorporate caramel sauce, a splash of vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt into the ganache. Stir gently to distribute the flavors evenly and create a complex taste profile.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour until it becomes firm enough to handle. The cooling process helps the ganache develop a perfect truffle consistency.
Use a small scoop or spoon to form bite-sized balls. Roll them between your palms quickly to create smooth, round shapes that look professional and appetizing.
Dust the truffles with cocoa powder or roll them in crushed nuts for an extra layer of texture and visual appeal. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy these decadent treats.
Coating and Filling Ideas for Truffle Variations
Serve Salted Caramel Truffles for Dessert Boards
Store Truffles in a Cool Spot to Maintain Texture
Quick Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
Calories: 167 kcal
Servings: 12
Salted Caramel Fudge Truffle Ingredient Rundown
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Dreamy Salted Caramel Fudge Truffles Recipe
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 13 1x
Description
Salted caramel fudge truffles combine rich chocolate and silky caramel in a heavenly confection that melts on your palate. Chocolate enthusiasts and dessert lovers will savor these luxurious bite-sized treats that promise pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 6 oz (170g) dark or milk chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for a smoother coating)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl, creating a smooth base for the truffle mixture.
- Cream Heating: Gently warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until soft ripples form, avoiding aggressive boiling.
- Chocolate Infusion: Stream hot cream over chocolate and allow to rest, enabling gradual melting and flavor integration for two minutes.
- Flavor Enhancement: Whisk the mixture until silky, incorporating caramel sauce, vanilla essence, and delicate sea salt for a complex flavor profile.
- Chilling Preparation: Transfer the glossy ganache to the refrigerator, allowing it to firm up and develop a scoopable consistency.
- Truffle Shaping: Use a small melon baller or spoon to craft uniform spheres, rolling gently between palms to create smooth, elegant truffles.
- Coating Technique: Roll each truffle in selected coating – such as cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or additional sea salt – for textural contrast.
- Final Refinement: Place completed truffles on a parchment-lined tray and return to refrigerator for final setting, ensuring a perfect, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Use low, gentle heat when melting chocolate to prevent burning and ensure smooth, glossy texture.
- Ensure cream is hot but not boiling when pouring over chocolate to create perfect ganache consistency.
- Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours before shaping truffles to achieve firm, easy-to-roll texture.
- Adjust sea salt quantity based on personal preference, balancing sweet caramel with subtle salty undertones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
William Hawkins
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Sullivan University, Louisville, KY
William Hawkins isn’t just a chef, he’s a storyteller through food. From his hometown of Louisville, KY, he’s spent years refining his craft, turning local ingredients into something extraordinary.
With classical training from Sullivan University and a career marked by innovation, mentorship, and Southern soul, William approaches every recipe with purpose. His kitchen is where old techniques meet fresh ideas, and where comfort food gets a thoughtful, modern twist.
When he’s not building dishes from the ground up, he’s out gathering inspiration from nature, markets, and the stories people share around the table.